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The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ ($349.99 direct)$349.00 at Amazon isn't the sharpest lens available for Micro Four Thirds cameras, but it's one of the smallest zooms that you'll find for any camera. If you value compactness, and are willing to shoot at a narrower aperture for maximum image quality, it delivers images that are just a bit sharper than the similar Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH.$144.95 at Amazon If you value image quality over size, consider the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f3.5-5.6 EZ$357.09 at Amazon, which offers a longer zoom range, a weatherproof design, and a macro shooting mode.Read the full review »